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Why President Trump ignites Gregg Popovich
The Spurs' longtime coach has made a career out of deflecting media attention. But when it comes to President Trump, Popovich just can't stay silent.
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Popovich stresses importance of change.
He says people have to be made to feel uncomfortable in order for there to be change.
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Protest reactions
NBA stars discuss 'powerful' stance players are taking.
LeBron James, Paul George, Draymond Green and Magic Johnson all discuss the importance of protests across sports and their hopes of making a difference.
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Best of NBA media day: Lonzo, LeBron and lots of fun
Monday was media day for 28 of the NBA's 30 teams, and we have you covered with everything you might have missed, from Lonzo Ball's arrival in L.A. to stars stacking cups in New Orleans.
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LeBron: 'It's powerful what all these athletes are doing.'
LeBron James says the responses to President Trump are admirable and that he would sign Colin Kaepernick if he were an NFL owner.
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What NBA world is saying about Trump, protests
Here's what NBA players, coaches and executives are saying in response to President Donald Trump, protests and the intersection of politics and sports.
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Melo at Media Day
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Melo laughs at idea of coming off the bench.
At Thunder media day, Carmelo Anthony has a good laugh at a reporter's question about potentially coming off the bench.
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Westbrook a big reason Melo wanted to go to OKC.
Carmelo Anthony explains why he wanted to become a member of the Thunder and what he hopes to achieve in Oklahoma City.
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Ball leaves door open toward wearing other shoe brands this season
Lonzo Ball said his signature ZO2 Prime Remix will be on his feet when the Lakers open their season next month, but he might still change up his footwear from game to game beyond that.
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Superteam standings: Where do Melo, Russ and PG-13 rank?
Tom Haberstroh reranks the league's superteams after a frenzied NBA offseason.
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Carmelo Anthony makes the Thunder whole
The Thunder were a good team with a few specific, extreme holes in the roster. Trading for Paul George filled a bunch of them, and trading for Melo has emphatically closed the rest.
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Jalen Rose says a new superteam is the only way LeBron leaves Cleveland.
Rose breaks down the possibility of LeBron James leaving the Cavaliers: saying "If he's not playing for a superteam, he's not bouncing."
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How Will Porzingis And The Knicks Cope With Life After Melo?
The Knicks finally managed to unload Carmelo Anthony. Now the real work begins.
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Stephen A. says CP3 is biggest loser in Melo-to-OKC trade.
Stephen A. Smith puts Chris Paul's move from Los Angeles to Houston into perspective now that Carmelo Anthony has been traded to the Thunder.
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What's the best landing spot for Dwyane Wade?
With reportedly four contenders for Dwyane Wade, which team would be best for the 35-year-old superstar?
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Buyout ends disappointing homecoming for Wade, Bulls
Dwyane Wade and the Chicago Bulls reached a buyout that has seemed inevitable since the turn of the new year.
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Where will Wade end up?
With the Bulls buying Dwayne Wade out of his contract, several teams appear to be in line for his services. Where will the veteran guard take his talents next?
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Friedell says Wade 'just didn't work' with Bulls.
Nick Friedell examines the issues in the locker room Dwyade Wade had during the season with his teammates in Chicago.
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As usual, Cavaliers' hopes rest with LeBron
Lakers expect Ball to spark turnaround
Morning Tip: Sports and politics collide
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ESPN Fantasy Basketball 101
Thinking about trying fantasy basketball this season? Here is everything you need to know, so you can join the fun.
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Fantasy hoops mock draft: 10-team H2H points
The difference in player values and draft strategies changes dramatically in points leagues compared to roto systems. Our experts give their thoughts on our latest mock draft.
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Latest Thomas recovery news good sign for Cavs.
Ramona Shelburne breaks down what Isaiah Thomas' expected return by January means for the Cavaliers.
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Trade grades: Did Knicks or Thunder win Melo deal?
The Thunder load up to challenge the Warriors, and the Knicks fully start their rebuild. Kevin Pelton grades the trade.
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Kanter's parting message to Thunder: 'Please beat the Warriors for me'
Shortly after learning he was being traded from Oklahoma City to the New York Knicks, Enes Kanter posted a video thanking the Thunder organization and imploring the team to beat the Warriors.
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Where do Knicks go from here? A post-Melo landscape
With the Carmelo Anthony era over in New York, Kristaps Porzingis is now front and center as part of the Knicks' future.
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Quincy Pondexter's close call on road to recovery: 'I was close to dying'
While dealing with a knee injury, it was discovered he had a life-threatening infection. The veteran forward opens up about his near-death experience and new hope in Chicago.
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Chicago is one of a handful of teams next summer with room. The Bulls could still have between $36-50M in space.
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President's tweet ends dialogue with Warriors before it could start
The Golden State Warriors hadn't made a final decision on whether to visit the White House. But that was before President Donald Trump fired a social media missive.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Trump pokes at black players in the NFL and NBA -- and many poke back
The president's comments might have galvanized support in both leagues to take protests to a higher level.
Knicks
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Melo escapes New York, leaving behind a complicated legacy
Now that it's finally over, how do you unpack Carmelo Anthony's time with the Knicks?
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Carmelo joins Westbrook, George in OKC.
They will combine to form another formidable trio in the Western Conference.
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Moving on from KD, Thunder storm ahead with Melo
Losing Kevin Durant wasn't the end of the world for OKC, which has revamped the team with Paul George and now Carmelo Anthony.
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Sam Presti has turned Victor Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis, Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and a 2nd-round pick into Paul George and Carmelo Anthony this offseason.
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NBA players, others applaud Thunder for trade
Those reacting on Twitter gave the Thunder high marks for their deal to acquire Carmelo.
Melo's Move
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Stephen A.: Knicks made right move considering circumstances.
Stephen A. Smith says Carmelo Anthony is finally in a deserved position to "legitimately compete for a championship" and blames Phil Jackson for the Knicks' return on the deal.
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Melo trade puts OKC in superteam conversation.
After Carmelo Anthony's arrival with the Thunder, assess the pros and cons of the five most-stacked teams in the league.
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Most intriguing players this season
Zach Lowe highlights key faces in key places in his annual rundown of the NBA's most fascinating players and teams.
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Future Power Rankings from 1 to 30
How will your team perform the next three seasons? Kevin Pelton and Bobby Marks forecast the future for every NBA franchise.
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The crazy, cruel summer of '17 that changed the NBA's future
From Kyrie's request to the CP3 and Paul George trades to Gordon Hayward's decision, the offseason turned out to be a hot one.
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- Bill Russell kneels with Presidential Medal in pic
- Paul, Harden excited to open camp together
- Magic concerned only with how Lonzo plays
- Melo: Westbrook, George key in OKC decision
- LeBron was 'ready' to give Kyrie the Cavs' keys
- Clippers looking to Griffin as jack-of-all-trades
- Analyzing moves, including Bogut to Lakers
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Wade exits Chicago
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Wade didn't have impact Bulls had hoped, especially with younger teammates
Dwyane Wade and the Chicago Bulls reached a buyout that has seemed inevitable since the turn of the new year.
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ESPN Fantasy Basketball 101
Thinking about trying fantasy basketball this season? Here is everything you need to know, so you can join the fun.
Wild NBA summer
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NBA Summer of '17 was nonstop fireworks show
From Kyrie's request to the CP3 and Paul George trades to Gordon Hayward's decision, the NBA summer was a hot one.
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How much the NBA's biggest stars actually earn
NBA player salaries are enormous, and so are their payroll deductions. See what the top players make and what they take home at the end of the day.
#NBArank: Top 10
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The top 10: How'd they get here?
When #NBArank debuted in 2011, players such as Anthony Davis and Draymond Green weren't even in the NBA. Now they're in the top 10.
